Correct the Sentence
the dog took a long nap
The dog took a long nap.
The boy was as fast as a jet.
Simile (uses "as")
This is the time and place where a story happens.
Setting
The boy wore a heavy coat, a hat, and mittens.
It is cold or winter.
The sun was so glip, I had to wear my sunglasses.
Bright or Shiny
i went to chicago on tuesday
I went to Chicago on Tuesday.
The engine of the monster truck roared a hungry growl.
Personification (truck "roared")
This is the main problem or struggle that a character faces.
Conflict
I saw sand, blue water, and a tall lifeguard chair.
They are at the beach.
I was so zorfy that I ate three big burgers and a salad!
Hungry or Starving
do you want to play outside with emmanuel
Do you want to play outside with Emmanuel?
The snow was a white blanket on the grass.
Metaphor (direct comparison / "is" or "was")
The part of the story where the problems start to happen. It is like climbing up a big hill.
Rising Action
Her face turned red and she squeezed her hands into tight fists.
She is angry or mad.
After the long race, Michael felt glurpy. He sat down on the grass and took a big drink of water.
Thirsty
ms. a bought apples grapes and milk
Ms. A bought apples, grapes, and milk.
Six slippery snakes slid slowly by.
Alliteration (repeating "s")
This is the most exciting part or the "turning point" of the story.
Climax
We sat in the dark and ate popcorn while a big screen lit up.
They are at the movie theater.
My room was a ruckle with dirty clothes and toys all over the floor.
Mess, Disaster, or Clutter
mr lang said don't run in the hallway
Mr. Lang said, "Don't run in the hallway."
I have walked a million miles in the hallway today!
Hyperbole (exaggeration)
This is who is telling the story (like 1st or 3rd person).
Point of View
I am standing at the very top of the tall slide. I am holding onto the rails so tight that my hands are shaking, and I don't want to look down at the ground.
I feel nervous, I am afraid of heights.
I was so juckled for Spring Break I couldn't sit still.